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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,053.14, 401,961.62 and 125,938.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,053.14, 401,961.62 and 125,938.81 is: 188,852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,053.14 : 401,961.62 = 125,938.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,053.14/401,961.62 = 125,938.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,053.14x = 401,961.62 × 125,938.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,053.14x = 50,622,568,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622,568,905.77/268,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,852.73

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